Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Corast Deserted Rural Settlement
Post Medieval/Modern · Rectangular hut

Cefn Corast Deserted Rural Settlement

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR289
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Rectangular hut
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Corast Deserted Rural Settlement is a post-medieval domestic site in Breconshire, Wales, comprising rectangular hut structures typical of rural settlement patterns in the upland regions of South Wales. The site represents evidence of dispersed agricultural habitation from the early modern period onwards, reflecting the subsistence farming practices and settlement organization characteristic of Welsh moorland communities. The rectangular hut forms visible at the site are consistent with domestic structures of the post-medieval and modern periods, constructed to serve the needs of pastoral and mixed farming families in this upland environment. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, the site contributes to understanding of rural settlement evolution and domestic life in early modern Breconshire.

Cefn Corast Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR289. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Corast Deserted Rural Settlement?

Cefn Corast Deserted Rural Settlement is a post-medieval domestic site in Breconshire, Wales, comprising rectangular hut structures typical of rural settlement patterns in the upland regions of South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR289.

What period does Cefn Corast Deserted Rural Settlement date from?

Cefn Corast Deserted Rural Settlement dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a rectangular hut. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cefn Corast Deserted Rural Settlement?

Cefn Corast Deserted Rural Settlement is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is BR289.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Corast Deserted Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Twyn y Post Cairns (5.9 km), Cefn Clawdd Cairn (6.4 km), Cornelau Uchaf Enclosure (6.5 km).

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